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Pre-op MRI detection of seminal vesicle invasion was associated with a greater than five times higher likelihood of metastatic failure for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy, according to a newly published meta-analysis.

Over a 10-year period, radiology report turnaround times for Medicare beneficiaries increased 113 percent with a total 87 percent increase occurring in 2022 and 2023, the last two years of a newly published retrospective study.

In a new podcast episode, Jennifer Frontera, M.D., discussed new research demonstrating a significantly higher prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in patients with Long Covid.

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

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In an interview, W. Taylor Kimberly, M.D., discussed recent research showing that multidirectional diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) on low-field MRI yielded a 95 percent positive predictive value (PPV) for detecting acute ischemic stroke.

Use of an MRI-based deep learning model also led to a greater than 33 percent increase in detecting brain metastases less than or equal to 3 mm, according to newly published research.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances and approvals in radiology from the past week.

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The MRI-based Early Recurrence Individualized Score (MERIS) demonstrated an 18 percent higher C-index than the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging system for predicting early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for patients who had resection of solitary HCC tumors.

Reportedly providing automation of 14 standard and advanced cardiac MRI views in less than 30 seconds, the SmartHeart also facilitates a 75 percent reduction in breath holds for basic MRI views.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances and approvals in radiology from the past week.

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The MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System is cleared for use with low-field and high-field MRI platforms, including 7T MRI.

In comparison to LI-RADS version 2018 for MRI assessment, the use of perfluorobutane-enhanced ultrasound incorporating Kupffer-phase findings yielded comparable sensitivity and specificity for detecting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) nodules < 20 mm in high-risk patients, according to new research.

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Catch up on the most well-viewed video interviews from Diagnostic Imaging in February 2026.

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

In a recent interview, Jeremy Heit, M.D., Ph.D., discussed key neuroimaging takeaways from changes to the updated guideline from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for early evaluation and management of patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances and approvals in radiology from the past week.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Previously approved by the FDA in 2022, the macrocyclic gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent gadopiclenol can now be utilized to detect lesions with abnormal vascularity in the central nervous system and other parts of the body for children under the age of two.

New MRI research suggests that adjunctive AI may lead to a significant reduction of unnecessary prostate biopsies.

The FDA clearances include the 1.5T SIGNA Sprint with Freelium MRI platform, the 3T SIGNA Bolt MRI system and the AI-powered SIGNA One, which reportedly enhances MRI workflow efficiencies.